Hoffman Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 This is a combination of Monogram '30 Model A Coupe and AMT '32 Victoria. First, an example of what the full size car looks like, then the 1/24 scale version...
Phildaupho Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 Excellent conversion of a very attractive classic.
Tom Geiger Posted October 1, 2018 Posted October 1, 2018 Nice work! The only thing that really sticks out is the flat spot above the windshield. You could easily carve the shape on the 1:1 photo from plastic, paint it and glue it to your model.
misterNNL Posted October 1, 2018 Posted October 1, 2018 Outstanding conversion,great color choices and excellent photos. Thanks for sharing.
TooOld Posted October 1, 2018 Posted October 1, 2018 Great looking Model A Vicky , your work is excellent !
Eric Macleod Posted October 1, 2018 Posted October 1, 2018 This has to be the finest build of a Monogram Model A I have ever seen. From the stripes on the body to the engine you nailed it. I did notice you missed the lock washers on the suspension nuts.
Hoffman Posted October 1, 2018 Author Posted October 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Eric Macleod said: This has to be the finest build of a Monogram Model A I have ever seen. From the stripes on the body to the engine you nailed it. I did notice you missed the lock washers on the suspension nuts. Dang, I knew I was forgetting something! Thank you very much, Eric!
Hoffman Posted October 1, 2018 Author Posted October 1, 2018 Gentlemen, you guys are SUPER kind and thoughtful. Thank you very, very much for the compliments. The chance to share and compare in this space is awesome!
Hoffman Posted October 1, 2018 Author Posted October 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, bobthehobbyguy said: Nicely done. 12 minutes ago, Dave Darby said: Flat out GORGEOUS. 5 hours ago, ewetwo said: Really nice. 6 hours ago, TooOld said: Great looking Model A Vicky , your work is excellent ! 6 hours ago, misterNNL said: Outstanding conversion,great color choices and excellent photos. Thanks for sharing. 21 hours ago, Tom Geiger said: Nice work! The only thing that really sticks out is the flat spot above the windshield. You could easily carve the shape on the 1:1 photo from plastic, paint it and glue it to your model. 21 hours ago, Classicgas said: ❤️Beautiful! 22 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said: Looks good. I like it. 22 hours ago, Phildaupho said: Excellent conversion of a very attractive classic. Gentlemen, you guys are SUPER kind and thoughtful. Thank you very, very much for the compliments. The chance to share and compare in this space is awesome! The number of viewers and the rate of new postings is phenomenal. It's encouraging and motivating; it makes me want to do more and do better with the next build. Thanks!
BigTallDad Posted October 1, 2018 Posted October 1, 2018 Absolutely stellar replication of the original! The only subtle difference I see is the thickness of the spokes on the wire wheels...at my age, eyesight, and Parkinson's I couldn't do it, but it's a thought for you if you choose to build another similar model.
Hoffman Posted October 2, 2018 Author Posted October 2, 2018 14 hours ago, BigTallDad said: Absolutely stellar replication of the original! The only subtle difference I see is the thickness of the spokes on the wire wheels...at my age, eyesight, and Parkinson's I couldn't do it, but it's a thought for you if you choose to build another similar model. You know, I was thinking the same thing- thinner spokes would help a lot. Even if I just did the longer spokes in the front half of the wheel, it would help. I have another Model A under construction, with the wheels already done, but on the next one after that, I'm going to replace the spokes. Thanks!
alan barton Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 That was a very brave conversion to tackle. I wouldn't have thought the 32 panels would lend themselves to the Model A anywhere near as well as this. As if that wasn't enough, you do a truly amazing engine detail job that looks totally convincing, plus what seems to be a perfect match for the original Model A colours. While I'm sure you can think of ways to improve it, it sounds like everyone here would be happy to have it on their own shelf. Cheers Alan
High octane Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 Wow Tim, that Vicky is a beauty. I wasn't aware that whitewall tires were made back then. Thanks.
Eric Macleod Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 11 hours ago, High octane said: Wow Tim, that Vicky is a beauty. I wasn't aware that whitewall tires were made back then. Thanks. On high end cars and deluxe models of common cars they were seen fairly often. While not everyone's style, the whitewalls are very appropriate in this application. I would love to see a WIP of this one and would like to know how you handled the pinstripes on this.
damodelguy az Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 nice conversion, started one of these conversions last year, but it back in the box for now, with all the other project kits. chippin away at them, slowwwwwly, seems i start more than i finish though.. as many of us do. ideas is what keeps it fun
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